Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

14 year old-Delayed puberty other issues

Lisac20
 Share

Recommended Posts

Lisac20 Newbie
Lisac20
Posted
(edited)

My son (14) has delayed puberty. He also has flat feet and fallen arches. Recently the chiropractor he’s been seeing has told us that he has a slight curve in his spine/scoliosis. My son has been excessively working out to the point of concern. And now he has a winged shoulder blade. I am going to get a second opinion,but I just found the site this morning. Now it’s got me thinking that maybe all of this is tied to the celiac‘s disease. Can celiac’s disease cause flat feet, Fallen arches, scoliosis, eating disorder, and I noticed my son pops his joints all the time he can pop them at the elbow, his neck, his ankles, his hands, his arms, his fingers, his back? I am just grasping at straws.

Thank you for reading.

 

 

Edited by Lisac20
Correction
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted

What does his pediatrician say?  

Celiac disease has many symptoms that overlap with many other illnesses.  If you suspect celiac disease, ask his doctor to test.  Learn more about this simple blood test to screen for celiac disease:

https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/

I hope you are able to figure it out.  

Fenrir Community Regular
Fenrir
Posted

I'm not going to say it's not celiac disease but I think with the information you give us in the post I don't think there's really any reason to think it is. 

I have celiac disease but I also have Scheuermann's Disease. Scheurmann's affects mostly boys between 12-16 years old. It causes your spine to curve (both kyphosis and scoliosis). So my back is curved and twisted. People with scheuermann's disease tend to have barrel chests compared to their size due to the curve in their backs and also tend to have low back curve as well. I broke my back as a teen because of scheuremanns because I didn't know I had it and I was wrestler and powerlifter. I squatted 425 one day, something I'd done before with no problem and it fractured three bones in my upper back. 

Luckily, for most boys the damage is minimal and unnoticed. Some extreme cases require surgery. 

As far as popping joints, that doesn't really mean anything unless it's painful. There are three causes of popping:

#1-air in the synovial fluid in joints, which is normal

#2- loose joints, not uncommon for kids of both sexes to have loose joints in their teens. It's the hormones and growing that does that. 

#3- bone spurs or injury, both would typically cause pain. 

If you're concerned about the curve of his back I would recommend seeing a chiropractor. My family doctor never notice or diagnosed my scheuermann's disease but the chiropractor noticed it right away. 

 

 

Lisac20 Newbie
Lisac20
Posted
  • Author
1 hour ago, Fenrir said:

I'm not going to say it's not celiac disease but I think with the information you give us in the post I don't think there's really any reason to think it is. 

I have celiac disease but I also have Scheuermann's Disease. Scheurmann's affects mostly boys between 12-16 years old. It causes your spine to curve (both kyphosis and scoliosis). So my back is curved and twisted. People with scheuermann's disease tend to have barrel chests compared to their size due to the curve in their backs and also tend to have low back curve as well. I broke my back as a teen because of scheuremanns because I didn't know I had it and I was wrestler and powerlifter. I squatted 425 one day, something I'd done before with no problem and it fractured three bones in my upper back. 

Luckily, for most boys the damage is minimal and unnoticed. Some extreme cases require surgery. 

As far as popping joints, that doesn't really mean anything unless it's painful. There are three causes of popping:

#1-air in the synovial fluid in joints, which is normal

#2- loose joints, not uncommon for kids of both sexes to have loose joints in their teens. It's the hormones and growing that does that. 

#3- bone spurs or injury, both would typically cause pain. 

If you're concerned about the curve of his back I would recommend seeing a chiropractor. My family doctor never notice or diagnosed my scheuermann's disease but the chiropractor noticed it right away. 

 

 

 

Thank you for your comment. 

CarolineJ Newbie
CarolineJ
Posted

My son is 13 and had a positive TTG IgA antibody (the test referenced above) He was tested purely because of growth issues. He’s tiny and they couldn’t figure out why. It’s a fairly simple screening test which then requires endoscopy to confirm but your paediatrician should know if it’s indicated. 

Fenrir Community Regular
Fenrir
Posted
10 minutes ago, CarolineJ said:

My son is 13 and had a positive TTG IgA antibody (the test referenced above) He was tested purely because of growth issues. He’s tiny and they couldn’t figure out why. It’s a fairly simple screening test which then requires endoscopy to confirm but your paediatrician should know if it’s indicated. 

Yes, if there growth issues it would be worth screening. If they were to have Celiac disease the growth issues could be a result of malnutrition. 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,727
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    smithsis
    Newest Member
    smithsis
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Rejoicephd
      Draft gluten-free ciders… can they be trusted ?

      By Rejoicephd · Posted

      @Scott Adams That's actually exactly what I ended up asking for— vodka tonic with Titos.  I saw on their website that Tito's is certified gluten-free (maybe many of the clear vodkas are, I don't know, I just happened to look up Tito's in advance). I should have actually specified the 'splash' though, because I think with the amount of tonic she put in there, it did still end up fairly sweet.  Anyway, I think I've almost got this drink order down!
    • Wends
      Inconclusive results

      By Wends · Posted

      Be interesting to see the effects of dairy reintroduction with gluten. As well as milk protein sensitivity in and of itself the casein part particularly has been shown to mimic gluten in about 50% of celiacs. Keep us posted!
    • deanna1ynne
      Inconclusive results

      By deanna1ynne · Posted

      She has been dairy free for six years, so she’d already been dairy free for two years at her last testing and was dairy free for the entire gluten challenge this year as well (that had positive results). However, now that we’re doing another biopsy in six weeks, we decided to do everything we can to try to “see” the effects, so we decided this past week to add back in dairy temporarily for breakfast (milk and cereal combo like you said).
    • Gigi2025
      How Come Gluten Didnt Bother Me In Italy

      By Gigi2025 · Posted

      Hi Christiana, Many thanks for your response.  Interestingly, I too cannot eat wheat in France without feeling effects (much less than in the US, but won't indulge nonetheless).  I also understand children are screened for celiac in Italy prior to starting their education. Wise idea as it seems my grandson has the beginning symptoms (several celiacs in his dad's family), but parents continue to think he's just being difficult.  Argh.  There's a test I took that diagnosed gluten sensitivity in 2014 via Entero Labs, and am planning on having done again.  Truth be told, I'm hoping it's the bromine/additives/preservatives as I miss breads and pastas terribly when home here in the states!  Be well and here's to our guts healing ❤️
    • Wends
      Inconclusive results

      By Wends · Posted

      Lol that’s so true! Hope you get clarity, it’s tough when there’s doubt. There’s so much known about celiac disease with all the scientific research that’s been done so far yet practically and clinically there’s also so much unknown, still. Out of curiosity what’s her dairy consumption like? Even compared to early years to now? Has that changed? Calcium is dependent in the mechanism of antigen presenting cells in the gut. High calcium foods with gluten grains can initiate inflammation greater.  This is why breakfast cereals and milk combo long term can be a ticking time bomb for genetically susceptible celiacs (not a scientific statement by any means but my current personal opinion based on reasoning at present). Milk and wheat are the top culprits for food sensitivity. Especially in childhood. There are also patient cases of antibodies normalising in celiac children who had milk protein intolerance/ delayed type allergy. Some asymptomatic. There were a couple of cases of suspected celiacs that turned out to have milk protein intolerance that normalised antibodies on a gluten containing diet. Then there were others that only normalised antibodies once gluten and milk was eliminated. Milk kept the antibodies positive. Celiac disease is complicated to say the least.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.